Chances are you're already familiar with the Paint to Sample (PTS) program. Basically, for an extra fee, Porsche will paint your brand new car in a color other than the normal swatches on offer. It has a list of special paints to choose from, everything from Lava Orange, like the car above, to this Meissen Blue are available.

Unsurprisingly, a lot of 911 R buyers opted to use Porsche's Paint to Sample program when placing their orders. Some of these are "special" colors that Porsche has made available while just 50 cars are considered "true" PTS 911 Rs. Instagram account club911r claims to be the most complete registry of 911 Rs around, posting pictures of cars as they pop up on the web.

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